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Mousazadeh Y, Najafi E, Salmani R, Moradabadi A, Salimi Kivi M, Mehrafza M et al . The Association of Marital Satisfaction and Sexual Health Literacy with Fertility and Infertility among Iranian Couples. Health Educ Health Promot 2024; 12 (1) :1001-1014
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Yalda Mousazadeh1, Esmail Najafi2, Roya Salmani3, Alireza Moradabadi4, Mahsa Salimi Kivi3, Marzieh Mehrafza5, Roghayeh Salmani *6
1- Department of Public Health, Khalkhal University of Medical Sciences, Khalkhal, Iran
2- Department of Public Health, Khalkhal university of medical sciences, Khalkhal, Iran
3- Department of Midwifery, Khalkhal University of Medical Sciences, Khalkhal, Iran
4- Department of Medical Laboratory, Khomein University of Medical Sciences, Khomein, Iran
5- Mehr Fertility Research Center, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Guilan, Iran
6- Department of Midwifery, Khalkhal University of Medical Sciences, Khalkhal, Iran , salmany.ro@gmail.com
2- Department of Public Health, Khalkhal university of medical sciences, Khalkhal, Iran
3- Department of Midwifery, Khalkhal University of Medical Sciences, Khalkhal, Iran
4- Department of Medical Laboratory, Khomein University of Medical Sciences, Khomein, Iran
5- Mehr Fertility Research Center, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Guilan, Iran
6- Department of Midwifery, Khalkhal University of Medical Sciences, Khalkhal, Iran , salmany.ro@gmail.com
Abstract: (105 Views)
Aim: Marital satisfaction can affect both life satisfaction and mental health. Adequate sexual health literacy (SHL) level can maintain and improve sexual health in individuals. The aims of this study were to compare the level of marital satisfaction and SHL in fertile and infertile couples.
Materials and Methods: This descriptive-cross-sectional study was conducted on 262 couples (including 136 fertile couples and 126 infertile couples) in north and northwest of Iran during 2020-2021. The data were collected using demographic characteristics questionnaire, sexual health literacy for adults (SHELA) questionnaire, and short-form enrich marital satisfaction (EMS) scale. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics in SPSS ver. 26 software.
Findings: The mean±SD of marital satisfaction in fertile and infertile couples was 36.93±6.58 and 36.05±6.25, respectively. This mean difference was not statistically significant (p=0.121). The mean ± SD of SHL score in fertile and infertile women was 75.69 ±17.29, and 67.76±20.26 respectively, and it was calculated in fertile and infertile men 76.89±16.22, and 67.66±20.46, respectively. This mean difference was statistically significant (p= 0.001) in both groups. Furthermore, husband’s education level and duration of marriage were regarded as determinants of marital satisfaction among all participants (p<0.05).
Conclusion: The results indicated that SHL level in fertile couples was higher than in infertile ones. Therefore, it is recommended that appropriate education programs, and interventions to be conducted to increase SHL among couples.
Materials and Methods: This descriptive-cross-sectional study was conducted on 262 couples (including 136 fertile couples and 126 infertile couples) in north and northwest of Iran during 2020-2021. The data were collected using demographic characteristics questionnaire, sexual health literacy for adults (SHELA) questionnaire, and short-form enrich marital satisfaction (EMS) scale. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics in SPSS ver. 26 software.
Findings: The mean±SD of marital satisfaction in fertile and infertile couples was 36.93±6.58 and 36.05±6.25, respectively. This mean difference was not statistically significant (p=0.121). The mean ± SD of SHL score in fertile and infertile women was 75.69 ±17.29, and 67.76±20.26 respectively, and it was calculated in fertile and infertile men 76.89±16.22, and 67.66±20.46, respectively. This mean difference was statistically significant (p= 0.001) in both groups. Furthermore, husband’s education level and duration of marriage were regarded as determinants of marital satisfaction among all participants (p<0.05).
Conclusion: The results indicated that SHL level in fertile couples was higher than in infertile ones. Therefore, it is recommended that appropriate education programs, and interventions to be conducted to increase SHL among couples.
Article Type: Original Research |
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Sexual Health Education/Promotion
Received: 2023/12/25 | Accepted: 2024/05/2 | Published: 2024/01/30
Received: 2023/12/25 | Accepted: 2024/05/2 | Published: 2024/01/30
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